# Elgato Key Light

> Wi-Fi LED panel with 2,800 lumens and app control on a desk clamp, for video calls and streaming

Source: https://optioncmd.com/elgato-key-light
Website: https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/key-light?utm_source=optioncmd
Pricing: One-time purchase
Categories: [Desk setup](https://optioncmd.com/categories/desk-setup.md)
Listed: 2026-10-21
Updated: 2026-10-21

Elgato Key Light is an edge-lit LED panel that clamps to your desk to light video calls, streams, and recordings. You control it over Wi-Fi from your Mac, your phone, or a Stream Deck.

**Key features:**

- Light your face with up to 2,800 lumens from 160 OSRAM LEDs, dimmable to the percent.
- Set the color temperature from 2900K to 7000K, with a CRI above 94.
- Get soft, glare-free light from the edge-lit design, opal glass, and double-layer diffuser.
- Adjust brightness and temperature in the Control Center app on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, or Android.
- Control the light from Stream Deck keys and dials.
- Extend the telescopic pole from 55cm to 125cm, and mount the panel horizontally or vertically.

The panel measures 350 x 250 x 35mm, weighs 1.3kg, and draws up to 45W from the included power adapter. The clamp fits desks up to 6cm thick. Elgato lists it at $179.99.

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